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Day-2 of ICS-300

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Starting off the second day with lots of convos on IAPs and critical forms that are needed for those onscene.

BTW-if you are looking for a link with all the FEMA ICS forms, you can find the most up-to-date ones here: https://training.fema.gov/icsresource/icsforms.asp.

IEMA-OHS Region-2 SDS Steve B. background from the wildfire community is outstanding and is a great example of how flexible the ICS system is all about.

We talked about specialized resources and the importance of putting supervisors in positions with background to handle the resources correctly.

We also briefed out on several scenarios that we could be put into with our public safety partners.

Sometimes, it’s awkward to pretend and use fictitious scenarios, but all the ESSD scenarios from FEMA are from real world incidents.

Yes, it’s Central City, but the State of Columbiana is always in trouble.

At the end of the day, just gotta make sure the markers are up for a fun Thursday surprise for everyone.

Always seems easy, but teaching days make for long days.

I am thankful for my staff to support these initiatives I’ve laid out to better position us for success.

Reporting live from the AHJ…

@rusnivek

Debut ICS-300: Intermediate ICS course here at Argonne

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First times the charm!

Welcome to the first ICS-300 class here at Argonne!

Introductions by our Division Director Mike P.

Proud to have participants from across the state attending. And for the first time at Argonne, we are super excited to see participants from local, county, state, and Federal agencies here.

That truly speaks to the collaborative nature of safety efforts for everyone.

Also happy to see IEMA-OHS Region-3 Regional Coordinator Lisa with us this morning too.

IEMA-OHS Region-3 covers all the greater Chicagoland suburbs and towns, but they do border Argonne so we mainly work closely with Region-4 and Region-3.

Proud to have Maria P. on my staff with me as we are fully capable and vetted to teach ICS classes.

And yes, if you were wondering, I’ve known Lisa and Maria well before I worked for the state.

Day-1 and we’re already putting everyone to work as we try to get everyone on the same page and same S.M.A.R.T. objectives.

Sometimes, these classes get drab esp if we only lecture so we almost immediately get everyone doing group work to foster more ideas.

This all-hazards approach to planning and solutions make it easier to digest the materials esp the tedious ones.

Proud to bring these courses to Argonne and proud of the partnerships many have already build here. I see fit to continue to empower all of our bestest partners in safety.

Look, I’ve only been here for 5 months, but the plans are starting to come together. #ArgonneEM

Reporting live from the Argonne Analytic Cell/EOC2…

@rusnivek

Painting crosswalks?

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If you ever wondered how the city paints the crosswalks in the third largest city in the US, here you go.

In the busy parts of the city, you can’t shut down roads for days, but you can paint really really fast!

Shout out to all the public works pros out there who are trying their hardest to keep up with the 24/7 demands.

Reporting live from the heart of Chicago…

@rusnivek

TADD – Turn Around, Don’t Drown

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While it’s still National Preparedness Month, we want to make sure we remind everyone about the hazards and dangers that occur across the US.

Flooding is the most common hazards in the US. And with data to prove it, the costs associated with a few inches of water in the house can be a catastrophic point for any family.

We want to make sure you are aware of these hazards and make sure you know what to do during a disaster or critical situation…like flooding.

So even in passive signage across campus, these kinds of

Turn Around, Don’t Drown…

Your car is not a boat.

#TADD

Reporting live from building 201…

@rusnivek

Severe weather awareness week in Illinois #PIO

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Another interview as we talk about preparedness. This week is severe weather awareness week in Illinois.

PIO here….working with the Springfield news to feature IEMA-OHS Deputy Director Clayton Kuetemeyer.

Making sure everyone is prepared is key to safety.

Illinois has had some severe weather lately so I am glad that our media partners are in it to win it too.

Just glad to hang with the crew from WICS today in Springfield.

Reporting live from the SEOC…

@rusnivek

Your 2024 Democratic National Convention Joint Information Center team!

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I am honored to lead this Joint Information Center (JIC) with the US Secret Service.

I am incredibly thankful for everyone who participated with us from local, county, state, and Federal partners. Welcome to Illinois and the City of Chicago!

2024 Democratic National Convention Joint Information Center

Lots of dangers with these types of National Special Security Events (NSSEs), but through a well coordinated system with highly trained individuals,

Trust me, it took many months of introductions, planning, networking, scheduling, coordinating, and of course collaborating with our most trusted partners from across the country.

I’ve said it before, but it takes a certain skillset to be the agency’s PIO. No day is ever alike.

And no incident or event will ever be the same. Nothing is ever the same.

Proud of the work that was done this week to keep everyone safe.

Reporting live from the 2024 DNC’s Joint Information Center…

@rusnivek

Live hit on AccuWeather for the heat wave in the Midwest

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It’s hot! But we’re tracking it.

Your favorite PIO is popping the national hit.

Live spot with AccuWeather on the HeatWave here in the Midwest.

IEMA-OHS Director Alicia Tate-Nadeau on the update on weather safety.

Doing live interviews is tougher than it seems…esp having to do with the heat in the Midwest.

Here’ are a few tips that you can use.

Wear loose, lightweight, and light-colored clothing

Stay in the shade as much as possible.

Keep shades/blinds drawn.

Avoid using the oven.

Take frequent showers to stay cool.

Use cool/wet towels to cool off

Visit public cooling centers.

Use your local public pool.

Visit an indoor mall.

Take in a new movie at the movie theater.

Stay cool my friends!

@Rusnivek